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Ordinance committee advances short-term rental proposal toward June implementation

The City Council Ordinance Committee worked through short-term rental ordinance details, tentatively setting June 1 as the effective date. Building Commissioner David Gardner questioned whether allowing short-term rentals as a principal use in residential zones conflicts with municipal zoning

Finance Committee endorses vital statistics fee increase

Easthampton Finance Committee unanimously recommends vital statistics fee increase. The Committee voted 3-0 to endorse the City Clerk's proposal to raise fees for birth, marriage, and death certificates from $10 to $15, the first increase in 21 years. The city currently raises $1,000 to $2,000

School Committee approves payroll, grants, and field trip; plans strategic planning.

Easthampton School Committee approves payroll and grants; launches strategic planning. The committee voted unanimously to accept $37,715 from the Easthampton Learning Foundation to support 17 projects, and approved approximately $2.9 million in payroll and accounts payable across three pay periods,

Housing Authority approves garage completion, cancels stalled roof contract

Easthampton Housing Authority greenlights garage project and cancels stalled roof contract. The board unanimously approved a Certificate of Substantial Completion and Final Completion for a new garage valued at $15,833.77 and unanimously approved cancellation of the roof replacement contract for

Public Safety Committee advances Hazard Mitigation Plan to full Council vote.

Easthampton Public Safety Committee unanimously recommends Hazard Mitigation Plan for full City Council vote. Chair Amanda Newton, Councilor Markee, and Councilor Schmidt voted to advance the plan on January 21, 2026, following discussion with Fire Chief Christopher Norris about plan contents,